Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has on Saturday provided updates on the wellbeing of two of the club’s sidelined stars.The pair in question? Gavi, and Frenkie de Jong.Midfield duo Gavi and De Jong

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insists his team can cope with an increased workload and that he will make no excuses despite having to deal with a lengthy injury list but has joined a growing list of high-profile footballing names calling on UEFA and FIFA to make alterations to a packed schedule.

Barcelona will be under-strength when they make a LaLiga trip to Villarreal, having lost several players to injury, but coach Hansi Flick said on Saturday he is confident his squad is strong enough to adapt to the challenges it faces.

Raphinha makes a strong case for being the player who has benefitted most from Barca’s managerial change from Xavi to Flick. His attitude, along with the verticality his off-the-ball running provides, is emblematic of how the former Bayern Munich and Germany coach wants Barcelona to play.

Hansi Flick is the man tasked to bring Barcelona back to the top of Europe in his first Champions League campaign with the Spanish giants. Barcelona has had no shortage of silverware in recent years.

Barcelona have great expectations from many of their youngsters as the season continues to go on. La Blaugrana know that their objectives for the season are to remain competitive across every